Before Adam

Before Adam is a novel by Jack London, first published in 1906. The story is a mix of adventure, romance, and science fiction. It is set in the prehistoric times and follows the life of a man named Big-Tooth, who is the ancestor of modern humans. The novel is told from the perspective of Big-Tooth, who is trying to make sense of his world and the creatures that inhabit it. He is a member of a tribe of early humans who are struggling to survive in a harsh environment. The story is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the animals, and the challenges that Big-Tooth and his tribe face. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named the Swift One, and they embark on a dangerous journey together. The novel explores themes of evolution, survival, and the human condition. It is a fascinating look at the origins of humanity and the struggles that our ancestors faced in their quest for survival.The first morning, after my night's sleep with Lop-Ear, I learned the advantage of the narrow-mouthed caves. It was just daylight when old Saber-Tooth, the tiger, walked into the open space. Two of the Folk were already up. They made a rush for it. Whether they were panic-stricken, or whether he was too close on their heels for them to attempt to scramble up the bluff to the crevices, I do not know.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.